How to Coach Baseball Many troubling issues in youth sports have been around forever and it is understandable that they will never go away. I often wonder though, if there is anything being done to help ease some of the unfortunate situations that come about. Two of...

The Value of a Scrimmage Perhaps no baseball coaching technique helps youth baseball players learn the game as a scrimmage does. There are several excellent ways to use the scrimmage game which I will detail below. Coaches can use them to break up the monotony of...

Mental baseball tips make the difference for reaching individual and team potential As we all know, there is a physical side to sports, which is extremely important to peak performance and, of course, there is the mental side. The better the athlete, the higher...

Importance of Offensive Baseball Signs Failing to receive and perform the correct action the coach designates with the baseball signs had grave consequences in professional baseball. Many coaches I played for in the major leagues applied monetary fines when players...

Sports Safety Tips to Show You Know What You Are Doing Accidents and injuries happen in sports. But that fact does not excuse coaches from possible negligence. Lawsuits were once rare occurrences, but are much more common in today’s world. Many injuries are avoidable...

Knowing how to coach tee ball is crucial for developing a love of the game For kids to have a great first experience with the game of baseball, knowing how to coach tee ball is crucial. A bad experience, I mean coach, can turn kids off to the game. Following are the...

About Jack Perconte

After playing major league baseball, Jack Perconte has taught baseball and softball since 1988 and offered valuable coaching training too. He has helped numerous youth players reach their potential, as well as having helped parents and coaches navigate their way through the challenging world of youth sports. Jack is one of the leading authorities in the areas of youth baseball training and coaching training advice.